There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
1h 43m$79–297Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
17h 43m$73–254Bus via Cahill Street
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
15h 29m$112–303Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
16h 33m$88–274Drive 817.4 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangattacar 817.4 km
8h 47m$145–209Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
16h 38m$128–182
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 17h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $75 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Central Station and Cahill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Coolangatta is 684 km. The road distance is 817.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta without a car is to bus via Cahill Street which takes 15h 29m and costs $110 - $310.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $75 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Cahill Street, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 15h 29m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 17h 43m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Bilinga twice daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–350
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bilinga station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta is 817 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolangatta.
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